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Mt Pilatus, Lucerne

4.8
#1 of 671 in Outdoors in Switzerland
Must see · Ski Area · Wildlife Area
For panoramic views of Lucerne and the surrounding region, take the world's steepest cogwheel railway to the top of Mt Pilatus. During medieval times locals believed that a dragon lived at the summit of this soaring massif; several 17th-century accounts tell of a winged creature flying between the mount's caves. Today the towering mountain draws visitors with its walking trails, which range from extremely steep and challenging scrambles for serious adrenaline junkies, to easy hikes for everyone else. On clear days the hiking paths offer views that stretch as far as the Black Forest in southwestern Germany. You can also reach the summit by riding the aerial cableway or the panorama gondola, departing from the town of Kriens. The cogwheel railway from Alpnachstad to Pilatus Kulm only operates from mid-May till mid-November. The cable-car and gondola from Kriens up to Pilatus operates also in winter. Put Mt Pilatus on your schedule, and learn what else deserves a visit by using our Lucerne travel route builder app.
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FROM $145 BOOK WITH VIATOR Mount Pilatus Summer Day Trip from Lucerne
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Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes
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FROM $175 BOOK WITH VIATOR Mount Pilatus Summer Day Trip from Zurich
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Duration: 9 hours 30 minutes
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FROM $115 BOOK WITH VIATOR Mt Pilatus Self-Guided Tour and Lake Lucerne Cruise from Lucerne
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Duration: 4 to 6 hours
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FROM $65 BOOK WITH VIATOR Mt Pilatus Self-Guided Tour from Kriens or Alpnachstad
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Duration: 3 to 6 hours
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FROM $175 BOOK WITH VIATOR Mt. Pilatus and Lucerne Winter Day Trip from Zurich
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Duration: 9 hours 30 minutes
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FROM $455 BOOK WITH VIATOR Mount Pilatus Golden Round Trip with Lake Cruise Private Tour from Luzern
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Duration: 7 hours
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FROM $222 BOOK WITH VIATOR Paragliding Tandemflight Lucerne - Engelberg
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Duration: 2 hours
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FROM $97 BOOK WITH VIATOR Mt Pilatus Self-Guided Tour and train from Lucerne
4.4
Duration: 3 to 6 hours
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FROM $519 BOOK WITH VIATOR Mount Pilatus Golden Round Trip with Lake Cruise Private Tour from Basel
5.0
Duration: 8 hours
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FROM $478 BOOK WITH VIATOR Mount Pilatus Golden Round Trip with Lake Cruise Private Tour from Zürich
5.0
Duration: 8 hours
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FROM $387 BOOK WITH VIATOR Mount Pilatus Golden Round Trip with Lake Cruise Small Group Tour from Basel
5.0
Duration: 9 hours 45 minutes
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FROM $197 BOOK WITH VIATOR Self-Guided Tour: Mount Pilatus golden round trip from Luzern
Duration: 4 to 7 hours
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  • By Nick B
    September, no snow, but definitely a place to visit even before the ski season has started. The cable car(s) to the top provide some lovely views of the local area and good views looking back to...  more »
  • By mnytalks1
    Took the cogwheel to the top and came down via the Gondola down. The views from the top were incredible. We actually got to see the helicopter bring in goods and etc quite a few times while we ate.....  more »
  • By omarthehippo
    Worth taking the cremaillere train to the top! Then be crazy take the number 9 or 10 way down … mist have good shoes! Its nice to walk down to the bottom !  more »
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  • By Taavishe Gupta
    Don't miss this if you are traveling to Lucerne!
  • By Felix Keller
    Super views. Make sure to visit at least both peaks
  • By Mohamed Haji
    A breathtaking view of Swiss Alps, must visit.
  • By Letty Ruiz
    The view is amazing! And the toboggan ride on the way down is the best way to go!
  • By Anagha Raj
    Wonderful creation of god.. loved it
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